This volume presents a lecture delivered by the Rev. Hugh MacNeile in 1841 on the life of Dr. Benjamin Franklin. MacNeile's lecture, delivered at the Liverpool Royal Amphitheatre, offers a 19th-century perspective on Franklin's multifaceted career as a statesman, scientist, and philosopher. The lecture aims to illuminate Franklin's character and contributions to society. This edition also includes a prefatory note by John B. Murray, offering additional context to the lecture.
"A Lecture On The Life Of Dr. Franklin" provides insights into how Franklin was viewed in the mid-19th century, both in America and abroad, and serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the history of American political thought and the legacy of one of its most important figures.
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